‘Star Wars: Obi-Wan’ Comic Reveals Official Synopsis for First Issue
StarWars.com has released the official synopsis for the first issue of the recently announced Marvel comic Star Wars: Obi-Wan. Written by Christopher Cantwell (Doctor Doom) and with art by Ario Anindito (The High Republic), the new run will kick off in May and take place in the weeks prior to the events of A New Hope.
Here is the official synopsis of the first issue:
As he spends his final days in the remote deserts of Tatooine, Obi-Wan Kenobi takes time to reflect on — and record — key moments of a heroic life long-lived.
Writing in old leather-bound journals from his hermit’s hut, Obi-Wan remembers his days as a young Jedi Initiate, his trials as a Padawan, the crucible of Jedi Knighthood and the Clone Wars, and some of the earliest challenges he faced as a true Master of the Force!
In this tale, Obi-Wan considers a watershed Youngling adventure he narrowly survived on Coruscant when he was but eight years of age…
This is just the beginning of his Jedi journey!
Along with the announcement in early February, three covers were already revealed, which you can check out here. In addition, StarWars.com has now released the synopsis and covers for two other highly-anticipated comic issues coming out in May.
First, we have the final issue of Charles Soule’s Crimson Reign (art by Steven Cummings and cover by Leinil Francis Yu). See above the cover of issue #5, and check out here the official synopsis:
LADY QI’RA has used every tool at her disposal to generate chaos in the Galactic Empire, all to further her goal of eradicating the Sith.
But as the final phase of Qi’ra’s grand plan is revealed, she is about to learn a lesson that the Jedi Order also came to understand…
Underestimate EMPEROR PALPATINE and pay the price.
And speaking of Lady Qi’ra, StarWars.com has also released the synopsis for Han Solo & Chewbacca #3, also out in May, which will cross over with Soule’s Crimson Reign run — in fact, the description of the May issue teases Han and Qi’ra reuniting many years after the events of Solo: A Star Wars Story. Check it out:
HAN is trapped on the top floor of a skyscraper with security guards closing in on him. How will he escape?
Would you believe…asking the Galactic Empire for help?This issue ties directly into the events of Crimson Reign. Guest starring QI’RA & THE ARCHIVIST!
Will Han reunite with his first love?
In addition, May will also see the release of Star Wars Tales: Krrsantan #1, a recollection of some of the stories already told from the Wookiee bounty hunter, Darth Vader #23, Star Wars #24, Doctor Aphra #21, and Bounty Hunters #23. Make sure to head over to StarWars.com for special previews on those.
Miguel Fernández is a Spanish student that has movies as his second passion in life. His favorite movie of all time is The Lord of the Rings, but he is also a huge Star Wars fan. However, fantasy movies are not his only cup of tea, as movies from Scorsese, Fincher, Kubrick or Hitchcock have been an obsession for him since he started to understand the language of filmmaking. He is that guy who will watch a black and white movie, just because it is in black and white.
